Article Images / Dining in

Because the apartment is so compact, the kitchen and dining functions are combined. The large marble dining table in the...

Article Images / Style counsel

Off-white cabinetry lightens the monochromatic aesthetic of this kitchen by Simply Kitchens. Appliances are positioned f...

Article Images / Designed for life

Easy-to-clean stainless steel conceals a raft of features in the Electrolux side-by-side ESM6477SA refrigerator and the...

Article Images / Place in history

The new wing, on the right, was designed to fit in with the character of the old house and features similar materials. T...

Article Images / Colourful backdrop

The cupboards are painted in Dulux Hot Pepper, picking up on the colour of the artwork in the living area.

Article Images / Birds-eye views

The master bedroom is snug and intimate. Curtains can be closed to shut it off from the exterior windows of the building...

Article Images / Far horizons

To open up this house to the spectacular view, the new owners commissioned a major refurbishment by Ogawa Depardon Archi...

Article Images / Under the mountain

Stepping stones make a path across the water of the lake, which has been landscaped to blend in with the natural surroun...

Article Images / Embracing change

The bench beneath the windows, which incorporates the main sink, is also the clean-up area.

Article Images / Even flow

A carpeted corridor links the study to the master bedroom. Sliding doors on the left and right open into a walk-in close...

Article Images / Local flavour

Resene Pohutukawa and Resene Black contrast the subtle tones of Resene Double Sea Fog.

Article Images / Graceful transition

Louvre windows provide plenty of cross ventilation for this restored terrace house. They also enhance the modern look of...

Article Images / Birds-eye views

The library pod is in contrast to the rest of the apartment. Whereas all other walls are geometric and straight, the lib...

Article Images / The beat goes on

Jordan Mozer was given the task of transforming a decaying iron foundry into a boutique hotel. Preserving the integrity...

Article Images / Clear the air

Mounted over an island cooktop, the Mirage creates an eyecatching feature in this kitchen. As with all Design Air rangeh...

Article Images / Harmony in the home

Heated polished-concrete flooring and exposed steel beams throughout the home give an industrial look. As the site is se...

Article Images / Luminary

To remodel this kitchen, in a villa built at the turn of last century, designer and owner Paul Rosnell used a mixture of...

Article Images / Mixed and matched

The island benchtop extends into the adjoining dining area, providing extra bench area and a place for children to be cl...

Article Images / Looking to the sea

At the end of the home, detailing was kept to a minimum. Nothing detracts from the views to sea. With the house designed...

Article Images / Setting the scene

A schist fireplace brings a welcoming ambience to this penthouse apartment. The colours of the schist and the lakefront...

Article Images / Together apart

Oak floors were installed in the kitchen to match the existing hardwood floor in the dining room.